Races ORX Waipukurau - NZ

Last start 8th of 13 at Woodville on November 2 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Lets All Boogie carrying 58.5kg at $7.30. The run before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 9 at Waverley on October 19 over 1400m, slow going head behind Aramaki with 58.5kg at $9.90. Expected to do much better.

Resuming after a eight months break. Finished off last campaign second of 8 at Waverley April 4 over 1650m, soft track; 0.8 len behind Love Leigh with 57.5kg at $6. On debut ninth of 12 at Otaki January 6 over 1600m, soft track; 5 len behind Piccolino carrying 57.5kg at $11.70. Expecting him to hit the ground running this campaign.

Resuming after a five-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation sixth of 10 at Wanganui May 31 over 1340m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Ma Te Wa with 58.5kg at $11.10. On debut second of 11 at Wanganui May 11 over 1360m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Afternoon Siesta with 58.5kg at $20.60. Expected to feature.

At the latest run second last of 12 at Woodville on November 2 over 2100m, slow going 26 len behind Not So Unusual with 58.5kg at $18.40. The race before that 8th of 14 at Waverley on September 28 over 2200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Unusual Gem with 58.5kg at $27.20. Will need to do a bit more.

Resuming after a seven months break. Finished off last campaign sixth of 9 at Waverley 3yo Mdn-Sw April 21 over 1650m, on rain affected going; 13 len behind Joan's Joker carrying 57.5kg at $23. On debut fifth of 8 at Waverley April 10 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Powerofpersuasion with 57.5kg at $5.70. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Everything points to a bright return.

Third-up today. Resuming raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 12 at Waverley on September 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Vigor Happiness with 57.5kg at $15.40. Last start 7th of 11 at Waverley on October 19 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Perfect Pete carrying 58.5kg at $17.60. Definitely worth including.

Resuming. Finished off last campaign eighth of 13 at Matamata January 22 over 2000m, soft track; 9 len behind Gold Currency carrying 57kg at $48.70. On debut eighth of 10 at Arawa Park December 4 over 1230m, 7 len behind Mr Fortrus carrying 57kg at $22.10. Prefer to see how he returns.

Form hard to fault. Most recently 2nd of 14 at Tauherenikau on November 1 over 1600m, slow going nose behind Legacy with 56.5kg at $3.10. Before that came from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Waverley on October 19 over 1650m, slow going nose behind Girl Talk carrying 57.5kg at $7.40. Went close last time. Shapes as a key runner.

Resuming. Finished off last campaign second of 10 at Awapuni Synthetic June 8 over 1700m, 0.7 len behind On Alert carrying 56.5kg at $6.10. On debut 13th of 15 at Ellerslie May 7 over 1400m, soft track; 9 len behind Hero Of War with 56.5kg at $60.20. Everything points to a positive return.

Last start eased back early on 9th of 13 at Woodville on November 2 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Lets All Boogie carrying 56.5kg at $42.40. Before that 6th of 8 at Waverley on September 28 over 1650m, slow going 8 len behind Our Giulia with 54.5kg at $6. Major player.

Second-up. First-up after five months 12th of 14 at Woodville on November 2 over 1200m, on a slow track; 9 len behind East End Lad with 56.5kg at $42. Previously second-up 9th of 13 at Woodville on April 30 over 1200m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Oscar with 52.5kg at $22.10. Expect she'll find this too tough.

Third-up today. Resuming 9th of 12 at Waverley on September 28 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind Vigor Happiness with 54.5kg at $18.50. Last start 10th of 14 at Tauherenikau on November 1 over 1600m, slow going 8 len behind Legacy carrying 56.5kg at $19.20. Difficult to recommend.

Mare by Staphanos on debut. Finished fifth in a Woodville trial over 1250m on November 3. Pay to keep an eye on betting moves.

Second run back. First-up after six months 10th of 13 at Woodville on November 2 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Lets All Boogie carrying 53.5kg at $48.80. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at Wanganui on December 29 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Goddess carrying 56.5kg at $13.70. Others rate better this time.

Resuming. Finished off last campaign when last of 11 at Matamata May 14 over 1600m, on heavy track; 26 len behind Proudtobehere carrying 57.5kg at $26.50. First up last campaign ninth of 12 at Pukekohe April 2 over 1200m, 10 len behind Jack Crabb with 58.5kg at $85.80. Might be better off following this outing.

Second-up today. Last run struggled in the run home; ran last of 12 at Woodville on November 2 over 2100m, slow going 31 len behind Not So Unusual with 58.5kg at $54.40. At only start last preparation raced on the pace before fading second last of 12 at Otaki Mdn-Sw on January 6 over 1400m, on a slow track; 10 len behind King Incanto carrying 56.5kg at $87.60. Looks tested on the first up effort.

Dual acceptor. Third-up today. First-up 2nd of 10 at Waverley on October 19 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Classy Brahma with 58.5kg at $3. Second-up sat on the pace when 2nd of 13 at Woodville on November 2 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Lets All Boogie carrying 58.5kg at $3.60. Racing well. Big chance.

Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after six months got back early 6th of 9 at Waverley on October 19 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Aramaki carrying 56.5kg at $8.40. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at Matamata on April 17 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Kirrawee carrying 67kg at $4.20. Sure to be thereabouts.

Dual acceptor. Four-year-old mare (Unusual Suspect - Atomic Dancer). She has three recent trials leading in today's debut. Trialled on November 3 at Woodville over 1050m and finished fourth. Looks a capable type and will be competitive.

Dual acceptor. Third-up today. Resuming eased back early on 8th of 11 at Waverley on October 19 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Perfect Pete carrying 56.5kg at $21.10. Second run from a spell didn't finish the race at Tauherenikau November 1 over 1600m. Needs to have improved a long way to play a role here.